Thinking Bliss is on the Other Side of This

Are you people FUCKING DEAF?!

2009-11-12T04:53:15Z

Seriously, Taylor Swift won Female Vocalist of the Year?!?! That girl couldn't hit a note if it were a dead turtle and she had an inflatable, novelty baseball bat. I would've been okay with any of the rest of them winning even though Miranda Lambert kinda bugs me and I'm really sick of Carrie Underwood and her whorey too-short-dress, legs apart, Shania Twain stance. But, SERIOUSLY?! Taylor Swift over REBA?! Do the same people vote for the CMAs as fix the Superbowl for Pittsburgh?

GLEE!

2009-10-22T18:43:32Z

1. I now want a custom-made Zoot Suit.
2. "The Thong Song" to a bride in a Princess Diana-esque gown? I am without words for the awesomeness.
3. Why no Emma song on iTunes? :(
4. If Finn's supposed to be so important because he's the only one who can "keep up" with Rachel vocally, why does he suck the most? Seriously, Puck and Artie are WAY better...and that doesn't even get into Mr. Shu.
5. Is it wrong that I now kinda ship Rachel & Puck? Hot Jews FTW!
6. Speaking of...Chinese food + Schindler's List + a little sister=HILARIOUS.
7. Sad panda face for Coach. :( And what happened to Mr. Shu letting Emma know he REALLY wasn't available? I don't think taking her wedding dress shopping and then dancing really counts...

I love you, Conan!

2009-10-16T04:59:40Z

For saying what we're all thinking: I SERIOUSLY want to kick that kid's ass after the "balloon" stunt today. I had to sit through an hour and a half of "Breaking News" watching that goddamn balloon while waiting for soaps that I NEVER GOT TO SEE because my local news is STUPID. And I spent the whole time going, "How did the balloon get loose if the kid's INSIDE?" And what did the parents say after they wasted my afternoon; wasted the resources of 5 local news stations (yes, FIVE), at least two sheriff's departments and countless firefighters, paramedics and police officers; had all northbound departures canceled out of DIA for 25 minutes; and the efforts of a $4000 an hour Blackhawk helicopter? "We don't ground our children. But I will be TALKING to him." Oooo....I bet he's scared now. He'll probably have to go hide in the attic for another 5 hours to console himself. I think this is the first time I've hated Fort Collins more than I've hated Boulder. DIE, FORT COLLINS HIPPIE, DIE!!

God, I need a Cartman icon.

P.S. Why am I never here for actual news? I'm gone when half the state burns down, the stock market crashes, and they find Osama's buddy Whatshisface Zazi a mile and a half from my house, but here for crap like this. W.T.F.?

Dear Tina Fey,
Thank you for making fun of that stupid ass Faith Hill Sunday Night Football song. It does not put me in the mood for football. It puts me in the mood for kicking her ass and the ass of whatever horny NBC exec thought that bullshit song was great because Faith Hill was singing it. God, I miss MNF on ABC. :(
Sincerely,
me

Dear Chicago,

2009-10-12T00:05:32Z

How's Jay Cutler workin' out for you, again? Bwahahahaha!!! 5-0, suckas!

Also, Dear Boomer Esiason,
You suck. Yes, the Broncos are for real. And yes, everyone knows you'd gladly be on your knees for Tom Brady, so...STFU.

Sincerely,
me

I'm a prude hermit, OK?!

2009-08-02T19:58:28Z

So, my mom and I were mocking all the 50-year-old men on Match.com who want some 25 year old to bear their children when we came across a 29-year-old guy who sounded exactly like me. My mom decided I should date him so she made me a profile. In the 22 hours it's been up, I've had 3 emails, 5 winks, and 1 IM. So, those ladies actually *looking* for a guy...apparently saying you hate shopping and love football is a real attention getter. Just FYI. Though, apparently all of them think I'm just kidding when I say I don't want kids. But, um, seriously...I DON'T WANT KIDS.

I saw my brother for the first time in about 2 months yesterday, and I think he got a personality transplant. He was all...nice and easy-going and stuff. And he barely swore (not that I have anything against swearing, I'm actually a big fan, but for reals you need like a special decoder ring to decipher his meaning between all the "fucks") and said "thank you" lots of times. It was WEIRD. Granted, he was supposed to come get the rest of his shit out of the house today and it's already 2, so I guess we'll see how complete the transplant is. Maybe he didn't take his anti-rejection drugs.

Why do charities make it so damn hard to donate stuff? Hello, I have a bunch of crap to donate, could you pick up your damn phone?! FTLOG.

I'm totally diggin' One Life to Live. At least one soap understands that supercouples are super for a reason and not supercouples are not. Like, duh.

ETA: Make that 8 winks, and 4 IMs. WTF?

Harry Potter...

2009-07-17T18:29:52Z

-I took my cousins to the midnight showing and it was totally worth it.
-The visual effects were amazing. The cave with the dead people and Dumbledore's fire, destruction of London, the vanishing cabinet, everything relating to Death Eaters...
-The casting was fabulous. The kid who played teenage-aged Tom Riddle blew my mind. Helena Bonham Carter is still freakin' spellbinding as Bellatrix, and I loved just looking at Narcissa. Though, she shoulda been all blonde.
- It was hilarious.
-The Weasley's shop=fascinating.
-Michael Gambon as Dumbledore. Everybody seems to be hatin' on him as Dumbledore, which I don't get because I like him way better than the first one.

-They didn't really say much of anything about the Half-Blood Prince. So, that was...interesting.
-I think they cut out a bunch of flashbacks re: Voldemort. Wasn't this the one with all the stuff about his parents? Shouldn't that have been in here? Cuz it's like...IMPORTANT.
-There was a too much time spent on everyone's libido. They're horny teenagers. We get it. Can you just tell the actual story now?
-They cut out Dumbledore's funeral. WTF?! He's only like the most important character behind Harry and Voldemort. Maybe some grief/rememberance/tribute is in order?
-There was no Bill. I'm not particularly sad about missing out on the "romance" between him and Fleur (or between Remus and Tonks, frankly), but I wanna see him.

In any case, I'm sure I'll be seeing it about six more times.

Oh, how I've missed you, Conan!

2009-06-02T22:37:38Z

I've been missing you since February, but I'm still eternally disappointed in how all this has turned out. You're not really a 10:30 (or...11:30 for those of you in real!America) kind of guy. I just know they're gonna make you leave behind all the awesome stuff that made you awesome and dumb down your acerbic wit for the touchy, easily-offended masses. Last night I watched some Late Night on youtube and wrapped myself in the deliciousness of you talking about how crappy your show is and some Walker, Texas Ranger lever. God, I miss that. No more dirty Year 2000 and I'm certain no more Triumph...at least not in any recognizable form. :(

And what do you do to compensate for all of these losses? You give me ANDY-FUCKIN'-RICHTER?! SERIOUSLY?! Remember when you out-grew that guy, like a decade ago? Dude, he's a hanger-on. MAKE HIM LET GO. And give me Joel!

I'd like to punch whatever idiot decided on this course of action. Leave Jay alone--he was super in that time slot, and Conan isn't meant to be truly mainstream. Jimmy Fallon's nice and all...but clearly, Tina Fey was the brains in that operation.

So, glad to have you back, sad to see your state.

Look at Me! Twice in one month!

2009-05-03T03:07:37Z

My brother is stupid and most of the time I wish he would just move away and not talk to me anymore. I don't get people who are all wound up about providing their kid with a sibling. Just because they're related doesn't mean they like each other or share in those bound-by-family-ties duties. And one could be a lemon.

So anyway, here's a meme from love_n_lostabout fandoms.

Comment to this entry and I'll pick up to three of your fandoms. You must then update your journal and answer the following questions:
1. What got you into this fandom in the first place?
2. Do you think you'll stay in this fandom or eventually move on?
3. Favorite episodes/books/movies, etc?
4. Do you participate in this fandom (fanfiction, graphics, discussions)?
5. Do you think more people should get into this fandom?

X-Files
1. I had seen a few episodes, but got really hooked one night in Season 4 during a repeat of "Pusher." I immediately fell in love with the bond between Mulder and Scully. Really, how can you not?
2. Apparently, I'll be staying since it's been oh...13 years.
3. That's like asking me to choose between tator tots and chocolate chip cookies. But, "Pusher" and "Paper Hearts" will always have a special place in my heart for being first.
4. No graphics or fanfic, but I definitely discussion...when there is some.
5. Totally. I want my third movie, damnit!

ER
1. My dad watched the premieres of this and Chicago Hope and declared we should watch this. He was totally right. Because, seriously...Christine Lahti? Blerg.
2. Uh...there's not so much to stay in because it's like...over. And I stopped watching after Season 6; I only came back to watch the last 8 episodes and then remembered how fabulous the Original Six was and how much I 'shipped Mark and Susan. I was ROBBED!
3. "Fear of Flying." Don't even have to think about that one.
4. Um, not so much.
5. Not much point really.

Lost
1. The commercials looked good and it's quite possibly one of the most awesome pilot episodes ever? LIke, duh. And then I continued to watch because it was full of eye candy and interesting and stuff. And now, I adore Juliet and I have to make sure she keeps Sawyer and doesn't die. Because I would be PISSED.
2. I think I'll always watch it, but continually re-hashing and discussing and hypothesizing? Not so much. It's too exhausting and makes my brain hurt.
3. Either the pilot or the ep earlier this season ("LeFleur"?) where Sawyer and Juliet were so adorably domestic. Which in itself is surprising since I was a die-hard Jack girl for the longest time but his pathetic preoccupation with whiny, slutty Kate is growing tiresome.
4. Uh...I have some graphics. Does that count?
5. Wuteva. I think it's surviving just fine.

Btw, imjinnie you still owe me 5 tapes (48, 50, 54, 77, 79) so search under your bed or whatever and then we can do lunch again sometime. Unless you're planning some diabolical scheme that involves holding random General Hospital tapes hostage?

Happy Sexis Day!

2009-04-24T03:33:55Z

So, I thought maybe I should actually update my journal since I pay for it and stuff. But whatever. I would just like all of you to know that while I haven't updated my own journal, I have been keeping up with my flist. So, feel special for being stalk worthy.

Really, the only interesting thing I can think to post is this: In January I discovered that I'm afraid of submarines, and really, all manner of submerged things that don't belong there. I went snorkeling and kinda panicked at Disney's fake, intentionally sunk submarine...in about 5 feet of water. Now, whenever I see one, even on TV, I get chills and feel kinda queasy. I'm not quite sure what that says about my psyche or about my desire to learn to scuba dive. I'm thinking it's not good.

I've also been watching a lot of General Hospital lately. But, old stuff, from at least 7 years ago. All revolving around a 'ship that never really was (despite the impression my userpic may give). Anybody else have a strange attachment (addiction?) to shows/books/movies that didn't live up to your expectations but you can't quite let go of? Like you get all excited and hopeful and it feels like no time has passed and then...you realize that what you want is never going to happen and you're disappointed and angry all over again? God, I HATE THAT.

Maybe this is where JJ Abrams got his inspiration...

2008-12-04T05:42:13Z

After watching some Daily Show and X-Files yesterday, I decided to combine the two and watch Playing By Heart. Only I completely forgot that that would also mean throwing in some Lost spices for good measure.

Seriously, Jon, if Ben wants Scully, you should just let him have her...unless of course you want to be gassed and thrown into a pit or molested by the smoke monster. Then Mulder will talk to a secret source, find the island, and in the course of trying to rescue her, he and Ben will get into the most pathetic fistfight ever, since ya know, they're both so adept at getting their asses kicked. And you won't have to mess up that pretty face of yours. Which brings me to my next point:

POLL TIME!

View Poll: Who would you rather ravage?

Election-tastic!

2008-11-05T17:39:48Z

I thought McCain's concession speech was super classy. I wish he had conducted himself that way--the way I truly believe him to be as a human being and a man--throughout the campaign instead of obviously listening to hard-core Republican strategists. I think if he had just been himself instead of pandering to a far-right conservative Republican base that he doesn't truly represent anyway (and didn't really turn out to vote for him), the election would've been much closer. Instead, he just gave a voice to all the angry, hateful, polarizing views of the Crazy!Republicans (not that all, or most, Republicans are crazy; I'm specifically addressing the ones who want to believe Obama is a Muslim and that by definition is a bad thing, etc.) when I know he doesn't share their views or their fervor.

As it is, I'm pretty stoked. I think it's impossible for Obama to live up to all the promises he has made, but really, when's that NOT true for a president-elect? Or any elected official for that matter? Honestly, I just hope this makes some strides to help heal all the wounds of this country and helps to restore a better place in the world for us. And how...American to see a bunch of African-American Obamas on that stage with a bunch of blonde haired, blue eyed, European-American Bidens. I loved it.

And speaking of the world, my international flisters seem to be at least as excited by Obama's election as my fellow citizens. I tried to comment last night on several posts, but I couldn't really think of what to say. I guess I'm just insanely curious about what this really means to the rest of the world--why does every other country on the planet seem to be so fervently behind Obama? Is it about what it means for America and so we again become that 'beacon of light' and example for the rest of the world--that it gives hope to the rest of the world? Is it about what it means to your country specifically? What are your expectations of him and of America? And on a related note, of the responsibilities the rest of world places on America (and we place on ourselves), do you think they result from America's broad power and how we've inserted ourselves into other countries and the pull we have the world over, or do you think that other countries have an equal part in creating these expectations and responsibilities by importing our culture, our way of life and by accepting our help? Really, I guess I just want to know why this election means so much, what exactly it does mean, and why everybody seems (and probably is) so entitled to their opinion about it? Weigh in, invite your friends to drop by, whatever...I'm just extremely curious.

Yay! Controversy!

2008-11-04T04:53:39Z

So I went to the Hillary Clinton rally here last Friday. It was pretty interesting. She has fabulous hair...I wondered a lot about how long it takes to do it in the morning when she's working all those long hours on the campaign. It seemed like a lot of work. /shallow

Then, Obama was here on Saturday and I really wanted to go, but my stupid sinus infection was really bad, so I didn't. Then I saw the picture of the 100,000 that did show up, and I was glad I didn't. Yay!

[1] Do you have the guts to answer these questions and re-post as The Controversial Survey?
Obviously

[2] Would you do meth if it were legalized?
No. I prefer looking my age, thanks.

[3] Abortion: for it or against it?
I don't know anyone who's "for" abortion. I believe it's a necessary evil. If there were a loving home for every child, no violent sexual crimes, and never a medical condition that endangered a mother's life, I'd say you essentially made the decision to have a child when you chose to have sex and should therefore deal with the consequences. But, the world doesn't work that way, so I would say I'm unequivocally pro-choice.

[4] Do you think the world would fail with a female president?
The WORLD?! Um, no. The WORLD would not fail with a female president. Not even the country would fail. I think it would be one of the best things for the country, and for the world. So while I don't think any kind of president would cause the WORLD to fail, I do think a new kind of president could inspire the world and a female one definitely fits into that category.

[5] Do you believe in the death penalty?
Since I'm pro-choice, it would be kind of hypocritical of me not to, wouldn't it? I don't understand democrats that are pro-choice/anti-death penalty and republicans who are pro-life/pro-death penalty. A human life is a human life, right?

[6] Do you wish marijuana would be legalized already?
Hell yes...but not because I partake. We waste far too much money, jail space, and court time to prosecute this bullshit. I'd legalize prostitution too. So there.

[7] Are you for or against premarital sex?
I have no moral issue with premarital sex. But I think we need to teach both boys and girls about respecting themselves and each other. There also needs to be more extensive sex education and more access to condoms/birth control, etc.

[8] Do you believe in God?
No. I definitely have a spiritual side to me, I can't get behind the idea of some giant, in-our-image dude who watches my every move and judges me based on archaic standards. I also don't do that whole "jesus died for your sins so you owe him" thing; call it ego if you want, but I wasn't here, so don't hold me responsible for something someone did. And who put him in charge anyway?

[9] Do you think same-sex marriage should be legalized?
Totally. That's about all I have to say about that.

[10] Do you think it's wrong that so many Hispanics are moving to the US illegally?
I think it's wrong for anyone of any nationality to enter this country illegally. We have laws and limits on immigration for a reason. I love the diversity and cultural melding of this country and welcome anyone who comes here through legal channels.

[11] A 12-year-old girl has a baby; should she keep it?
I can't answer that. I know people who are 30 who have had babies when they shouldn't have. And I know very responsible 12 year olds. I hope I'm never a position to have to decide that.

[12] Should the alcohol age be lowered to 18?
No. If the law were changed so kids could drink wine, etc. like in European countries, I could get behind that so people would learn to enjoy alcohol and drink responsibly. But just lowering the age (and the maturity level of those granted the right) 3 years is a bad plan.

[13] Should the war in Iraq be called off?
I think we need a timetable about when Iraqis will fully take over responsibility of policing and defending their own country. Though, I think that timetable probably needs to be kept from the public since terrorists, revolutionaries, etc. would then just wait to do whatever they're gonna do inside Iraq until US troops leave. But, just leaving without a plan or support for the country we destabilized would be a mistake.

[14] Assisted suicide is illegal; do you agree?
No.

[15] Do you believe in spanking your children?
I think there are better ways of disciplining, but I'm not against it. I think kids respond better when realize there are consequences to their actions beyond getting hit, but I also think that in some cases, as my grandfather would say, 'a little fear is not a bad thing.'

[16] Would you burn an American flag for a million dollars?
I don't think I would.

[17] Whom do you think would make a better president: Obama or McCain?
After Obama beat out Hillary for the nomination, I really was undecided. I thought both had pros and cons. Then, McCain starting gettin' all crazy and pandering to conservatives and picking Sarah Palin...and I wasn't undecided anymore. Plus, Obama's grown on me a lot since this summer and while I don't believe he will usher in all this massive, system-wide "change" he's promising, it's nice to consider.

[18] Are you afraid others will judge you from reading some of your answers?
Um, no. They're on the internet, so I don't really have to care what they think about it.

I'm Confused...

2008-10-17T17:05:40Z

How is giving tax cuts to the rich "capitalist, trickle-down economics," while giving them to the middle and lower classes is "socialist"?

'Joe the Plumber' has said that Obama has a socialist view of taxes, and then followed it up by arguing that just because he makes more, he shouldn't have to pay more. Call me crazy, but...equal distribution of wealth and responsibility (at least as far as taxes go)? Sounds a little socialist to me, Joe. Why don't you just say what you really want: socialism for the rich, capitalism for the poor. And really, I don't know why you care anyway since you already don't pay your taxes. WTF-EVA. I just think it's hilarious that McCain tried to use this guy as an example of 'joe-six-pack' without checking into his background. The media dug up all this stuff about him--no plumbing license, owes back taxes--in a matter of about 18 hours, yet McCain said this guy talked to Obama on Sunday; his campaign couldn't have done a little research over the course of THREE DAYS?! You'd think he would've learned after that whole vice presidential nominee thing.

Is anybody else ready for this damn election to be over?

The best moment so far...

2008-10-03T04:01:50Z

So I was a little disappointed in the debate. Sarah was a little too prepared and Joe was a little too concise, so there wasn't nearly as much hilarity as I had hoped. But there was one moment that completely made my week.

Joe Biden: ...But the notion that somehow because I'm a man I don't know what it's like to raise two kids alone--I know what it's like to have a child you're not sure is...*gets all choked up*... is gonna make it. I understand.

Sarah Palin: *flipping through notes about what to do if he uses sexism against her or...CRIES* ::pause:: John McCain is a maverick.

HILARIOUS. I mean I feel bad about his wife and daughter and all, I just think it's fabulous that he ended up being more of a girl than she was so no one could play the bully card against him. FABULOUS.

I'm going to Disney World!

2008-09-20T05:25:41Z

Ironically, it's during national stay-at-home week. Here's hoping my sinus infection doesn't come back...

I Love You, Tina Fey and Ed Hochuli

2008-09-15T01:52:55Z

I've been waiting 3 weeks (or is it 4) for Saturday Night Live to come back, just so they could make fun of Sarah Palin. And while they didn't give her a pageant sash as I had fervently hoped, the wait was worth every second. My personal favorite line (though there are so many):
Hillary Clinton: I believe diplomacy should be the cornerstone of any foreign policy.
Sarah Palin: I can see Russia from my house!

Please, for the love of god, watch it here. I think I need an icon of Tina posing with the imaginary shotgun. Hell, I think I t-shirt. Or a poster. Or siding for my house.

And while the Broncos tried REALLY hard to give that game away, Ed Hoculi with his malfunctioning technology and mistaken calls gave it right back. Thanks, Ed.

Dear John McCain,

2008-08-29T18:35:55Z

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!

That was a really nice try to get the Hillary voters on your side, but frankly, entirely transparent. You pick someone with less experience than Obama from a state that's not really that difficult to run. If there's an invasion of moose, a salmon shortage, or we need to hunt a whale, I guess we'll be in good shape. And seriously, anyone who has a baby (whether on purpose, accidentally, or through adoption, etc.) at 44, when she already has four kids, during her first term as governor has some definite judgment issues. So, really, you want me to vote for you when if you keel over from a heart attack or Air Force One crashes a person with no experience and a new baby will be running the country? Yeah, I think I'll pass on that. But it was a good try.

Sincerely,
Me

Here's some RL stuff. Enjoy.

2008-08-25T06:09:51Z

I've decided I should write about something other than X-Files after I scrolled down and realized that about 19 of my last 20 posts have at least talked about it if it wasn't the only subject. Make that 20 of my last 21.

I've been thinking a lot about what makes a life well-lived. I'm starting to wonder how much of it is lost to The Things We Don't Say.

I was on Facebook for the first time in like 6 weeks and on a whim started a chat with a guy I haven't talked to since graduation. I think we may have just spent the last 2 hours flirting, but I'm not entirely sure. Can you flirt over the finer points of word definitions?

I think my nephew finally hit his terrible twos. Too bad it's only a year-and-a-half too late. He has to argue about everything and pouts at the drop of a hat. But he does say things are "hilarious"--like when his dad runs away from bees--which I think is hilarious.

I'm still contemplating my directionless future, and no clear direction seems to be emerging from doing so. I've reading about Disney again lately, and it really made me want to move there--AGAIN. Except I can't because my brother's an irresponsible jackass and the rest of my family is kinda worthless. yay.

The DNC starts tomorrow, and I was thinking about going downtown to take pictures for practice. Except I'm terribly unfamiliar with downtown and my camera is a little wussy for that sooo...I don't know about that.

The Nightmare Before Christmas comes out on DVD on Tuesday. YAY!

Me? Obsessed? That's crazy talk!

2008-08-18T18:13:38Z

So I saw IWTB for the 6th time last week before it went out of all the theaters that are less than 30 miles from my house. I fell in love with it even more.

I love how it's finally Scully's turn. She spent so many years following Mulder's every whim and every "lead" from a new source, and now it's her turn for her normal life. I think this give-and-take of their relationship is what takes it from being omigodsoulmateydieforeachother to being real.

I don't get how people can dislike this movie because it "redeems" a pedophile priest or discount the "secondary" story of Christian/Scully/Father Joe/Mulder. I think that was the primary story and the x-file was secondary--the catalyst that makes the actual story work (hence the 'i want to believe' subtitle). CC's treatment of religion has always intrigued me and this exploration about the power of belief, religious or otherwise, was no different. Was Father Joe truly redeemed? Maybe, but it's left open to interpretation. He does try to do the right thing by giving the FBI what information he has about Monica Bannan but he ultimately dies from the same disease as Franz. Is it just one good deed in a life of wrongdoing, or is his penance and the chain reaction he sets off enough to save his soul from sins he couldn't stop himself from committing? If he never comes forward with this visions, the FBI never contacts Mulder, and he never saves Cheryl Cunningham, and possibly never gets his name cleared. He also never brings Scully into the mix, she never gets the 'don't give up' message, and Christian dies (which I don't believe he did). She also never goes looking for Mulder, and he gets killed. I think it's a very intricate treatment of faith; if one person in the chain didn't believe (or didn't want to), actual human lives would've been lost. Even Christian's parents had their faith challenged; believe in the power of God as the priest says they should, or believe in the power of God working through Scully? Every character had to struggle with their desire to believe and I think that's where the real beautiful examination of the human soul comes into play here.

I'm a little, A LITTLE, disappointed Agent Whitney had that unfortunate meeting with Mr. Rebar. I'm interested to know how Mulder would've reacted to her falling all over him as his relationship with Scully continued to be tested. I don't think he would've ever gone there romantically because I think he knows Scully's it for him, but would it have continued to be Scully's "turn" with the allure of the FBI and the X-Files within reach? He did say that's who he's always been and who he always will be; would he have let the darkness in?

Though, you are a free man now, Mulder. Stop being a crazy hermit and get a job. Or least get off your butt and paint the house; the whole front looked like crap.

In other news, my mom got another job inside the company, so I still have health insurance! YAY! Ironically, it's the same job I was doing before they didn't have any budget, except she gets benefits and more money to do it since she's an employee and not a contractor. See, if I had actually really TRIED to keep my job, then my mom would be unemployed and we would be poor. However, I found a job posting for a chauffeur, but you have to be 25. Damn you, laws! Like I'm a gonna be a better driver 6 months from now?! Though, I did find another job posting for a copy editor-type job that I'm perfect for, but now I have to write a cover letter--the most horrible invention ever in the history of job hunting.

Still 33 days til WDW, though. ::sigh::

I Need Mumus. And a Chaperone.

2008-08-03T05:17:20Z

So, I had coffee with bettyentel and I tell her I should meet her "friend" that only gets hit on by old people because we both apparently release old-people pheromones. Fast-forward to 8pm when I drive halfway across town to a book store to buy my hard-to-find magazine (for the X-Files article) and my hard-to-find book (because it was the inspiration for one of my favorite X-Files episodes). I get both in hand and then decide to look around because I just drove halfway across town. I'm looking at graphic design books when I hear:

"Excuse me, do you know where I can find the James Patterson books?"
Uh, UH OH. "Um, probably in the fiction section."
*awkward silence* "I like his stuff."
"Really? I've never read one of his books." *turns back to graphic design books.*
"I like them. They have romance and stuff." RED ALERT. RED ALERT. "What are you looking for?"
"Just looking."
"I don't see a boyfriend. Do you have boyfriend?"
"Nope."

Cut to the point of the story: he's 17. SEVENTEEN. I HATE YOU, FATES! I get it, OK?! I say only get hit on by old people, so you send jail-bait. HA-HA. Irony is hilarious, ok? I GOT IT. The really sad part is, he TOTALLY had more game than my sleazy neighbor who's twice his age.

I'm never going anywhere without my mom again. No one hits on me in front of my mom. They usually just stare and say things like "nice shirt" when it has things like Thumper on it. I'm okay with that. No awkward conversation. I really don't have to participate in that interaction at all. It's within my comfort zone. So, as bettyentel and I have already discussed, THIS IS ALL HER FAULT.

I think the next one should be about how no one's able to keep an uneducated opinion to themselves

2008-08-02T03:50:04Z

Does it ever make you feel a little violated when someone waits for your parking spot when there are about 3 dozen others open like, 6 steps away?

Now, on to more important things. Like X-Files. I'm getting really sick of people criticizing this movie. Especially "die-hard fans" of the show. It gives me this vague betrayed-type feeling. So, I think some ridicule is in order of the more absurd criticisms I've read, because I have yet to hear a really good reason why this movie sucked. So, feel free to join in. It's cathartic.

1. There wasn't enough Skinner. And he was out of character.
Okay, the first part is true. There needed to be more Skinner. But "out of character"? Mulder did something stupid, Scully got worried and called Skinner. He came running, tried to comfort her, and helped save Mulder's ass. Um, that's pretty much ALL HE EVER DID.

2. It wasn't an X-File.
Really? I must've missed the announcement about successful head transplants. And when seeing things literally through someone else's eyes became common place and accepted within the bounds of science. How did I miss out on this ability? I think it would be rather useful.

3. The chemistry is gone/forced.
Um, NO. The *sexual tension* is gone. Because they've been doin' it for 8 years. And living together for 6--though they've shared a home for more like 8; remember when Mulder moved in when William was born? And loving each other for 15. But they're still smokin'. So, STFU.

4. It was a cheap slasher flick.
Then I imagined all those parts that were about their relationship and Scully's struggle with God? Oh, my mistake.

5. David and Gillian looked old.
Look *older*? I guess, because THEY ARE. And with this logic, I guess no more old people in movies. It's all Shia and Scarlett from here on out.

6. How can two people claim to love each other when they don't even use first names?
WHAT.THE.FUCK.

7. It wasn't about aliens.
What?! It wasn't?! How the HELL did I miss THAT when David, Gillian, Chris, and Frank were belaboring every reporter, entertainment show, and magazine with such news?! I mean, that just doesn't make any sense since X-Files *was* only about aliens...

I Hate Coming Up with Subjects

2008-07-31T16:10:41Z

-Replacing a light switch isn't as easy as one would expect. Especially when said light switch is 30 years old and was installed by a man.

-My stupid sinus infection won't go away. I've been on Sudafed for over a week and almost finished with my antibiotics, and it still feels like my forehead and jaw are going to explode.

-Every time I leave my house I have to skulk out my window first like Boo Radley. My neighbor totally hit on me the other day in skeevy fashion--things like "you're a fox" were said while giving me the stalkerish up-down, followed by the real kicker "your mom's pretty too"--so I try to avoid him at all costs.

-Gillian on Kimmel was too cute. I knew the answers to all those questions off the top of my head. Nothing makes you feel more like a dork than knowing a character better than their portrayer. But it made me giggle that she apparently has more fangirls than David. Take THAT top billing.

-I keep thinking about going back to school, but then I keep going to Disney World. It sorta cuts into the funds and the time. I think I just need to figure out a way to make a living from vacationing that doesn't include publishers and actually makes decent money.

-I think I might be a towncar driver. Considering the whole no job=no money situation, that the convention's going to be here in less than a month, and I like driving, it might be the perfect situation.

My New Favorite Line From XF2

2008-07-27T05:22:57Z

"I can't sleep."
"I have a little something for that."
"Just a little something?"
"Thank you."

Scully talks dirty. Now THAT'S a role reversal.

And I love you, Roger Ebert.

So, I've it seen twice now

2008-07-26T03:45:59Z

Yes, twice in less than 12 hours, and I kinda have a reaction beyond "ohmigod X-Files!" now.

Overall, I pretty much adore it. I know the critics hate it, and I know a bunch of X-Philes are disappointed, but I don't care. They're wrong.

Here are some things I found especially fabulous:
-"I'll go. Under one condition." HOT.
-Scully drives a Taurus again. It's like season 4 all over. Hee.
-Scully says the L-word.
-Comparing Bush to J. Edgar. Hilarious.
-Them living together (though I figured that was how it was going to be).
-Them living together in sin while Scully takes shit from her priest boss at a Catholic hospital. I'm a big fan of the irony.
-Agent Whitney getting impaled. Bitch was a tramp who besmirched my name.
-Mulder backing away from Whitney when she was getting all handsy. Whore.
-The music. Gorgeous.
-SKINNER!
-Skinner and Scully!
-The Russian. Made wish I remembered more, but I actually got a lot of it. I feel proud.
-CC in the hallway.
-All the mirror/window/reflection camera angles of Scully. Interesting.
-The angst.
-The not-angst, what with the cuddling and smooching.
-The general plot. I personally think it was one of the more horrific X-Files. Right up there with the butt genie.
-Running away from the "darkness".
-Canoeing. I'd sit through the movie 800 times just for that.

Things that are not so fabulous:
-Agent Whitney. Though I liked her much better at the end of the movie than at the beginning.
-Agent Drummy. What exactly *was* his purpose?
-The miscellaneous lover's spat. You've been together for 6 years (+9) and one little case over a couple of days makes you want walk away? Wut-EVA.
-I'm still confused about how the missing agent was involved in the whole thing since they found her head and her body not sewn onto the altar boy. But, I'll figure it out eventually (so don't tell me), and it gives me an excuse to see it again (about 12 times). Wait...I think I may have just gotten it. I'll have to see it again to confirm...

All I can think of now. I'm sure there will be more. Considering how long I've waited for this, much analyzing is in order.

Oh. My. Fucking. God.

2008-07-25T08:27:34Z

That movie blew my mind. And when it's not 2:30 a.m. I shall expand on why.

P.S. Those of you who are Pirates fans probably already do this, but seriously, stay until the end of the credits. For reals.